When you have a baby, more than likely you are constantly worrying if you are doing everything “right.” The endless amount of “expert” information is overwhelming. Something as basic as what to feed your baby and when can be a daunting task when you look to Dr. Google. Especially when you consider that recommendations change…
If you followed my pregnancy journey, you know I was journaling while pregnant with baby No. 3. Well, the first year is over, and we survived! On May 9, 2016, we welcomed a beautiful baby girl, Clarke Iris, into our family. She made our little family complete and has been a pure joy. She is…
Spending time outdoors in the summer means there’s a risk for ticks. Jameel T. Clark, M.D., with Norton Children’s Medical Group – Dixie notes that you may not notice a tick bite right away. But that doesn’t mean you should start worrying once you notice a bite. While ticks sometimes spread diseases, merely getting a…
Most new parents are in awe of their precious newborn — so in awe that they might not plan baby’s first pediatrician visit. This first visit usually happens within the first week after birth, so it’s important to choose a pediatrician before the baby is born. Most of the time the first visit is a…
Understanding swimmer’s ear vs. ear infection differences and how to recognize them can be difficult. Ear pain and infections are common and a host of reasons can be the cause. Here’s how to handle them. There are two main types of ear infections: acute otitis media (a middle ear infection) and otitis externa (swimmer’s ear)….
With support from Kohl’s Cares, Norton Children’s Prevention & Wellness is offering free car seat checks weekly around Louisville and in Shelbyville. First Tuesday of each month Ujima Neighborhood Place, 3610 Bohne Ave., Louisville Norton Healthcare Pavilion, 315 E. Broadway (Preston Street side), Louisville Second Tuesday of each month Make an appointment Call (502) 629-7358 Visit…
Over the past 12 years I have had the privilege of listening to hundreds of parents. I’ve heard their funniest moments, their deepest joys, their points of anger/frustration and their secret fears. No matter what part of the country I’m in, there is a common thread of parents secretly wondering if they are doing something…
Your toddler is cranky and not her usual sweet self. She’s had her nap, so she can’t be tired. Suddenly she tugs at her ear and you think, “Oh, no, not another ear infection. Why is this happening again?” Ear infections are caused by bacteria or viruses entering the middle ear through the eustachian tube….
As parents and caregivers, we want what’s best for our kids. We feed, clothe and nurture them, read and tell stories, comfort them and listen. We want them to do well in school and succeed, which is linked with positive health outcomes. In order to succeed in school, young students must be ready to learn…
Pink eye, or conjunctivitis, doesn’t always require medical treatment and, in most cases, is mild and will clear up on its own. “The symptoms of pink eye can vary depending on whether it’s caused by a virus, bacteria, allergic reaction or irritants like smog or swimming pool chlorine,” said Jameel Clark, M.D., pediatrician with Norton…
Making the news from time to time is a story about a woman who was asked to leave a public place because she was breastfeeding. We have recently seen stories about moms in stores, airports and restaurants who were told to leave or to nurse in a bathroom. Breastfeeding mothers also often are subjected to…